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Eliud Cherop

Eliud Cherop

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Birth dateOct 19, 1996
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Eliud Cherop is a Uganda long-distance runner, born on October 19, 1996. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 14:00.77 in the 5000m, 29:16.81 in the 10000m and 1:03:50 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Uganda.

Key facts
Half Marathon
1:03:50
10 000 m
29:16.81
2026 season best
14:00.77
Mar 29, 2026 · Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (UGA)
2026 season best
Last competition
4th National Trials
Apr 25, 2026 · 29:16.81
4th National Trials
Age
29 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: Half Marathon 1:03:50, 10 000 m 29:16.81, 2026 season best 14:00.77 (Mar 29, 2026, Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (UGA)) · Last competition: 4th National Trials, Apr 25, 2026, 29:16.81 · 29 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
5000m
14:00.77-Mar 29, 2026
↑
2nd National Trial
2026
CrossCount
28:32-Feb 1, 2026
↑
LV Gran Premio Cáceres de la Diputación de Cáceres, Cáceres - XC 9.0km
2026
10000m
29:16.81-Apr 25, 2026
↑
4th National Trials
2025
5000m
14:44.37-May 10, 2025
↑
6th National Trials, Mandela National Stadium, Kampala
2025
10000m
29:31.90-Jul 24, 2025
↑
Ugandan Championships
2025
VerticalUp
40:09-Sep 25, 2025-World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, Canfranc-Pirineos
2024
10000m
29:26.1h-Jun 27, 2024
↑
Ugandan Championships
2024
CrossCount
30:27-Feb 10, 2024
↑
Uganda Cross Country Championships, Tororo
2024
Semi
1:03:50-Mar 3, 2024-RomaOstia Half Marathon
2022
10000m
30:23.8h-Jun 25, 2022
↑
Ugandan Championships
2019
5000m
14:50.03-Jul 26, 2019
↑
Ugandan Championships

2026

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:16.81-Apr 254th National Trials
5000m
14:00.77-Mar 292nd National Trial
CrossCount
28:32-Feb 1LV Gran Premio Cáceres de la Diputación de Cáceres, Cáceres - XC 9.0km

2025

4 performances

2024

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:26.1HT-Jun 27Ugandan Championships
10000m
29:26.1HT-Jun 27Ugandan Championships
Semi
1:03:50-Mar 3RomaOstia Half Marathon
CrossCount
30:27-Feb 10Uganda Cross Country Championships, Tororo

2022

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
30:23.8HT-Jun 25Ugandan Championships
10000m
30:23.8HT-Jun 25Ugandan Championships

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:50.03-Jul 26Ugandan Championships

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Eliud Cherop's Half Marathon personal best?

Eliud Cherop's Half Marathon personal best is 1:03:50, set on Mar 3, 2024 in Roma (ITA).

Which events does Eliud Cherop compete in?

Eliud Cherop competes in the Half Marathon and 10 000 m.

How did Eliud Cherop perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 14:00.77, set on Mar 29, 2026 in Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (UGA). Last competition: 4th National Trials on Apr 25, 2026, 29:16.81.